Stark County commissioners bond Maier as sheriff

During a special board meeting Friday, Stark County commissioners approved the state-required bonds that George Maier needs to officially take over as county sheriff.

Stark County commissioners have approved the state-required bonds that George Maier needs to officially take over as sheriff.

During a special meeting Friday, the board approved three bonds for Maier: To cover the federal law-enforcement funds the office receives, to cover sheriff employees and to cover the sheriff himself. The cost of securing the bonds is $1,400, according to the county administrator.

A bond guarantees that public funds, up to the bond amount, are protected. All county officials must have one before taking office.

The bonds were the last of the administrative paperwork that Maier needed for the sheriff’s position. He was appointed to the post Wednesday by the Stark County Democratic Central Committee.